04/06 - Gods of Metal Fesitval,Italy

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I've come to feel that Tommy Stinson is really the #2 guy behind Axl. He's easily the most independently famous member in the band (Dizzy's fame comes from being a minor role player in the old GN'R, and the live NIN players (Robin) never got much notoreity)- and we know he's stood up to Axl already and lived to tell the story (showing me that Axl values greatly what Tommy brings to the band and that he wields a certain level of power and influence that I can't imagine that the other players have)

I still think Robin is the soul of this band, musically anyway. Better is a prime example of it. He would be the biggest loss to this band if he ever left. Brian May said he was brought in (after Robin quit) because Axl was so emotionally attached to Robins work and couldn't listen to it.

And Robin left in '99. He was called back - despite the bitter comments he gave to the press while touring with NIN. He stood up for Axl after MSG '02. He's still in the band. Not taking anything away from Tommy, but he's not the only one in the band who dares to call a spade a spade in front of Axl.

[Lucs]

well these are the board members who are going :

Damir, leila, Lucs, Nik?, Steph, tonya_ytzerman

But I don't think anyone is gonna give live updates 

Well I started the lives update for GNRFrance but then I ran out of money on my cell phone

The show was just great ! I'll soon put online a great video of My Michelle filmed by Skippy from GNRFrance

[Lucs]

someone who attented the show wrote that someone threw a bracelet on stage which said "out ta get me", and then axl wore it and dedicated that song to that person who threw it. so no "fuck you" on a metal

Well I read "Fuck Me" on the bracelet, but I was pretty far... but some friends of mine who were just in front of the stage read "Fuck Me" too !

[Mr.Intensity]

Did Axl actually sing "Don't cry" or did Bumblefoot just play it again??

[Will]

Bumblefoot played it in is entirety and sang it too (but not in front of the mic), to lead the audience into the song...

[Lucs]

Yup, the audience sang it, it's a really cool moment ! The audience seemed to like it !

[Mr.Intensity]

I'd rather have Axl Rose and the rest of the band playing it than have Ron just jamming it out..........

that would at least add another illusion song to the setlist.

[GypsySoul]

I'd rather have Axl Rose and the rest of the band playing it than have Ron just jamming it out..........

that would at least add another illusion song to the setlist.

I understand the point you're making here but I think having Bumblefoot play it as part of his solo and having the audience sing it is the perfect way for them to make an instant "GNR rapport" between 'the new guy' and the fans.? IMO, a very smart move.?

[dave-gnfnr2k]

I've come to feel that Tommy Stinson is really the #2 guy behind Axl. He's easily the most independently famous member in the band (Dizzy's fame comes from being a minor role player in the old GN'R, and the live NIN players (Robin) never got much notoreity)- and we know he's stood up to Axl already and lived to tell the story (showing me that Axl values greatly what Tommy brings to the band and that he wields a certain level of power and influence that I can't imagine that the other players have)

I still think Robin is the soul of this band, musically anyway. Better is a prime example of it. He would be the biggest loss to this band if he ever left. Brian May said he was brought in (after Robin quit) because Axl was so emotionally attached to Robins work and couldn't listen to it.

And Robin left in '99. He was called back - despite the bitter comments he gave to the press while touring with NIN. He stood up for Axl after MSG '02. He's still in the band. Not taking anything away from Tommy, but he's not the only one in the band who dares to call a spade a spade in front of Axl.

Robin was bitter because of all his hard work and still not album in site at the time, that is why robin, josh and billy left the band

[chinesedemocracy05]

I honestly think C.D is the most lyrically weak song of the new batch... like "it would take a lot more time than you.. have got for masturbation".. I expect more maturity these days on the new songs.. would be better if it was ... "than you have for procrastination"... even then I still don't think the song is that strong lyrically. But, it does have a catchy intro.. and a good beat. I really don't think single material though.

Ohh, and it got good applause in NYC all 3 nights I went.

I agree that CD would not be a popular single even tho I love the song, but I think your taking the masturbation line the wrong way. He doesnt mean jerking off, he means I guess that he thinks the Chinese Government is jerking with their people, I dont know if i sound stupid, its hard to convey what I really mean. I know ax said he wrote it after he saw that movie, but I think this song, is a probably an extremely intense political song, that just uses lots of metaphors. I f im wrong i dont care, Dont flame me, its stupid when people do that.

[WolfgangII]

Bumblefoot after the concert:

[jimmythegent]

Was there onstage more jam sessions?

PS: Ron looks vaguely 'rock star' in the above pic. Wish he'd stop smiling so much though, he's supposed to be in a 'badass' rock n roll band 

[TheGun]

Was there onstage more jam sessions?

PS: Ron looks vaguely 'rock star' in the above pic. Wish he'd stop smiling so much though, he's supposed to be in a 'badass' rock n roll band?

What does he have to be pissed about - the guy just won the lottery 

[blueheart]

Hey guys... I just came back in Athens. I have seen old GNR twice in the past and I have to admit that this concert has nothing to do with them. This concert was too lounge for GNR but I really had a great time. Everything was amazing. Axl gave 100% of himself and his voice was better than ever. The show didn't have much delay. It was scheduled for 22.00 and they were on stage at 22.50 - as soon as the set up was ready. The set list was:

Welcome to the jungle
It s so easy
Mr Brownstone
Live and Let Die
Robin Solo
Sweet Child of Mine
Better
Dizzy Reed Solo
Blues
You could be mine
Knockin on heaven's door
Bumblefoot solo - Don't cry (the crowd sang the whole song)
Rocket Queen
November Rain
Richard Fortus solo
Robin and Bumblefoot - U r beautiful (many people were singing this)
Out ta get me
Madagascar
My Michelle,
Patience
Robin Solo
Nightrain
IRS
Paradise city

The show ended at 01.15 - two hours and 25 minutes long!!!!

Sebastian Bach was on stage for My Michele and Nightrain and both Axl and SB seemed to have fun - AXL during the most songs used to talk to the crowd
There was a flag with Axl is God written on it and when Axl saw that said that he is not god, and if he was the 3/4 of the crowd would be girls and the rest would be pizza - I guess this was funny
Someone throw a bracelet that was saying "Fuck me" on the stage and Axl dedicated to him the out ta get me
Robin walked down to the crowd during My Michele and Bumblefoot during Paradise city

I liked the new version of Knocking on heavens door and the new songs as well (but I was surprised to see that only few people knew their lyrics)

Here are some pics - Hope you like them.

http://www.axlroseworld.com/photos/GOM

now I have to go and rest myself for a while...

[GypsySoul]

Thanks for sending us all the updates that night!!!?

[badapple81]

blueheart thanks for that review and pics! 

[leila]

I'm still too much moved...I will never forget last Sunday night..so..I'm sorry for my bad english..
Well,I arrived to Milan on Saturday morning and it was a very good day,I saw stratovarius,helloween,motorhead and especially great performance of def leppard and whitesnake (David Coverdale..what a legend..!!).
Just 2 hours of sleep and Sunday morning I was again there to wait for the opening of the gates.. I took the wristband and I spent the rest of the day to meet some friends,sleep on the grass and eat ice-cream..I was very nervous..
And..when the Korn show finished...what a moment..interminable minutes....and..when started WTTJ intro...the Axl's scream..oh my god..my heart was fired!!Great show!!!Axl was perfect,incredible voice,great look,was happy,he has danced ?
and he has run everywhere..and I liked very much the band..high intensity and a lot of passion....great show,incredible...I don't find the right words...I'm still excited...
Song list was very good..I'm very happy and surprised to listen a very "hungry" version of IRS!!And also..the special guest Sebastian Bach!!Some special moments:KOHD,SCOM,Nightrain,November rain,Rocket Queen,My Michelle,Out ta get me...Madagascar..but really I can't choose..I loved all!!Probably I'm not objective...I waited so much this moment...It was all so great!!Thanks Guns n' Roses!!Thanks Axl!!It was one of the most exciting moments of all my life..and now..Paris!!? ?
Later I'll try to post some pic...

[blueheart]

Thanks for sending us all the updates that night!!! 

blueheart thanks for that review and pics!?

 

[Christos AG]

Thanks for sending us all the updates that night!!! 

blueheart thanks for that review and pics! 

 

Tell them about You're Beautiful... Noone believed me. Well, to be honest, even I didn't believe me... 

[blueheart]

ok... let's do that clear. Richard was doing his solo and then Robin and Ron started playing the u r beatiful...
I don't know if Richard played the whole song but I could see him playing at the beggining.
Maybe he didn t finish it or he may went somewhere on the stage that I couldn t see him anymore...